Principal Electrical Engineer

Black & White Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership on major data centre projects. You will design, coordinate and deliver resilient electrical systems while guiding multidisciplinary teams and clients through complex power distribution challenges.

You will influence best practices, mentor engineers and contribute to the overall technical excellence of the organisation, supporting development and growth across regions.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering design experience in building services or mission-critical facilities.
• Expertise in power distribution and critical power systems.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects with technical assurance.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of engineering standards and quality requirements.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting technical development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across major data centre projects.
• Design and review electrical infrastructure for resilience and reliability.
• Coordinate with clients, engineering teams and suppliers.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across the business.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Critical power systems

Engineering standards

Mentoring engineers

Job description

Help deliver the critical electrical infrastructure that powers the world's fastest-growing digital environments.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across major data centre projects, supporting the design, coordination and delivery of resilient electrical systems. You'll work closely with engineering teams and clients, helping to develop innovative solutions while maintaining the highest standards of technical quality.

You'll contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage concepts through detailed design and project delivery. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex power distribution networks, critical power systems and mission-critical infrastructure while mentoring engineers and influencing best practice across the business.

What's in it for you?

• Engineering influence - Take ownership of key technical decisions on complex projects and help shape electrical design strategies.
• Industry-leading projects - Contribute to large-scale data centre developments where resilience and performance are paramount.
• Technical challenge - Work on sophisticated power infrastructure solutions requiring strong engineering judgement and problem solving.
• Career progression - Continue your professional growth through exposure to high-profile projects and experienced industry leaders.
• Knowledge sharing - Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists and contribute to technical excellence throughout the organisation.
• Leadership opportunities - Support the development of engineering teams through mentoring and technical guidance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong electrical engineering design experience within building services or mission-critical facilities
• Expertise in power distribution, critical power systems and electrical infrastructure design
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects and providing technical assurance
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, compliance and quality requirements
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and support technical development within project teams

In addition, you will also join a community that focuses on learning and development through regular knowledge-sharing sessions and investment in accredited professional courses. You can set the pace for your own development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive the right support.

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,300 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America.

We specialise in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services.

Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions, your future development is supported and recognised.